Should Judge’s Placings Be Announced At World Shows?
October 25, 2017 Comments Off on Should Judge’s Placings Be Announced At World Shows?
A change in protocol at this year’s AjPHA World Show sparked a debate among both World Show newcomers and veterans. In past years, APHA has announced the individual judge’s selections before announcing overall placings in each class.
Continue reading …Clay Arrington/Get Radical In My RV Win 2-Year-Old Maiden Ltd. WP, Stacy Huls/You Could Be Next Win 3-Year-Old Ltd. HUS
October 25, 2017 Comments Off on Clay Arrington/Get Radical In My RV Win 2-Year-Old Maiden Ltd. WP, Stacy Huls/You Could Be Next Win 3-Year-Old Ltd. HUS
“I thank God every day for the blessings, the horses, and the people I get to be around.”
Continue reading …Lydia Brahler/Sure A Hot Krymsun and Kaylee Swanigan/Ima Cool Lookin Man Win First Congress Championships in L1 Showmanship
October 24, 2017 Comments Off on Lydia Brahler/Sure A Hot Krymsun and Kaylee Swanigan/Ima Cool Lookin Man Win First Congress Championships in L1 Showmanship
Although Lydia has never come out at the top of the judges’ cards at a major event like the Congress, she’s well-known around the show grounds as one of the nicest and most appreciative young equestrians, always congratulating her fellow competitors. Now, it’s Lydia’s turn to be in the spotlight!
Continue reading …Ellexxah Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip Smash 30-Year Record For All-Time Leading Youth Horse
October 24, 2017 Comments Off on Ellexxah Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip Smash 30-Year Record For All-Time Leading Youth Horse
Zips Bossy Chip has smashed through American Quarter Horse Hall of Famer Van Decka’s 30-year record for the all-time leading youth horse by points. The record was set 30 years ago.
Continue reading …Blake Weis and Cool Cruzen Lady Score 225 to Win L1 Western Riding
October 24, 2017 Comments Off on Blake Weis and Cool Cruzen Lady Score 225 to Win L1 Western Riding
Competing against some horses nearly twice her age, Hazel is just three years old. Earlier this year, she won Junior Western Riding and BCF Limited 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure at the NSBA World Show.
Continue reading …Traveling Artist Roaming the Congress Grounds Might Have Painted Your Picture
October 24, 2017 Comments Off on Traveling Artist Roaming the Congress Grounds Might Have Painted Your Picture
“You never know; I could be painting them and they might never know it! I try not to make anybody notice me. I like to stay in the background.”
Continue reading …Your Horse And The Power Of The Pedigree
October 24, 2017 Comments Off on Your Horse And The Power Of The Pedigree
Whether you have made the decision to breed your first foal or your next, your decision provides you with a wonderful opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the history of your breed and the make-up of some of your favorite stallions.
Continue reading …Dan Yeager/Cracking The Code Win Select Horsemanship, Casey Willis/KM Suddenly So Easy Win Junior WP
October 24, 2017 Comments Off on Dan Yeager/Cracking The Code Win Select Horsemanship, Casey Willis/KM Suddenly So Easy Win Junior WP
This was a historic night at the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress with two very special wins.
Continue reading …Natalia DeVencenty Wins 15-18 Horsemanship With Chex Is The Choice, But Misses Awards
October 23, 2017 Comments Off on Natalia DeVencenty Wins 15-18 Horsemanship With Chex Is The Choice, But Misses Awards
“I was waiting for the callbacks in Western Pleasure, and I could see Kelly smiling. He mouthed, ‘You won!’ In the middle of the lineup, I yelled, and everyone looked at me. I was crying.”
Continue reading …Emma Brown and Some Hot Potential Win First Congress Championship in 15-18 Trail With HUGE Score of 239.5
October 23, 2017 Comments Off on Emma Brown and Some Hot Potential Win First Congress Championship in 15-18 Trail With HUGE Score of 239.5
“He’s my best friend and my once in a lifetime horse, and I can’t imagine doing this with any other horse!”
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